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Tokenization
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Defi
Token Design
On-Chain Finance
Stable Coins
Artificial Intelligence
Orion Finance
Tokenized Etps
Exchange Traded Products
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Risk Management
Decentralization
Digital Yuan
Cryptocurrency
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U.S. Dollar
Europe
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MoneyNeverSleeps is a weekly show where smart people bring one big idea, and Pete Townsend breaks it down in under 15 minutes. Featuring founders, operators, and investors shaping crypto, fintech, AI, and onchain finance. After 300+ long-form episodes, the show has evolved into a sharper, faster format built for a world where insights need to travel quickly.

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Sal Ternullo
CEO of SVRN; Managing Partner at A100x Ventures
SVRN, A100x Ventures
Episode: Product Before Token | Sal Ternullo | SVRN + A100x Ventures [EP. 315]
Amor Sexton
Chief Operating Officer at Blockdaemon
Blockdaemon
Episode: You Can't Code Your Way Out of Risk | Amor Sexton | Blockdaemon [EP. 314]
Dan Gold
Founder and CEO of Stratify
Stratify
Episode: Making Crypto Tax Efficient | Dan Gold | Stratiphy [EP. 313]
Alejandro Gutierrez
Leader of Solana Superteam Ireland
Solana Superteam Ireland
Episode: Sell More or Don't Bother - The Hard Truth of Tokenization | Alejandro Gutierrez | Solana Superteam Ireland [EP. 312]
Brian McNulty
Partner at Lingfeng Capital, DVF
Lingfeng Capital
Episode: VC 3.0: Venture Capital Reimagined | Brian McNulty | Lingfeng Capital [EP. 311]
Rob Viglione
Co-founder and CEO at Horizen Labs
Horizen Labs
Episode: Who's Watching the Agent? | Rob Viglione | Horizen Labs [EP. 310]
John Hill
VP of Story and Democratizing Entrepreneurship at Whop
Whop
Episode: Talent is Equally Distributed, Opportunity is Not | John Hill | Whop [EP. 309]
Alex Pollak
Managing Director and Head of UK and New Markets at 21Shares
21Shares
Episode: Markets Never Close: The Case for Tokenized ETPs | Alex Pollak | 21Shares [EP. 308]
Matteo Manzi
Co-founder and CEO of Orion Finance
Orion Finance
Episode: Transparency Equals Liability: Why DeFi Strategies Get Copied | Matteo Manzi | Orion Finance (EP. 307)

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Pete Townsend
Host of Money Never Sleeps

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Spot on

    Pete another great show, great guest and very useful information on why to raise VC money or not

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nealser
    Irelanda year ago
  • I'm the co-host so biased, but had to get the first one in here!

    Podchaser
    5
    Pete Townsend
    5 years ago
  • Great source of valuable information for founders!

    Episode 68 gives a valuable insight into a VC’s mindset and expectations when it comes to investing in startups.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doctordave1979
    Ireland6 years ago

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Guests with practical experience and clear frameworks are repeatedly highlighted as high-quality.
Listeners appreciate the concise, actionable takeaways that help assess crypto and fintech opportunities.
Sponsorships are viewed as valuable when guests bring credible perspectives and real-world impact.
The show is praised for covering complex topics, like token design and on-chain finance, in accessible terms.

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The Next Episode - MoneyNeverSleeps 300: One Story Ends, Another Begins
Q: What makes a great guest and how do they change the conversation?
Great guests bring authentic, original stories with a degree of vulnerability, which makes the discussion compelling and relatable, while the host does careful topic-guest matching to ensure the conversation stays engaging and informative.
296: The Unstoppable Founder | Allard Luchsinger from Techstars
Q: What is it that you've leaned on to get the conviction you need when investing in early-stage, often opaque, emerging tech founders?
The approach centers on a disciplined founder-first mindset: focus on the founder's stubbornness, resilience, and ability to push through regardless of guidance, and couple that with a broad set of questions and mentorship rather than dictating a single path. A key insight is to invest in people who will build the business with or without you, rather than relying solely on the idea or traction at an early stage.
Why Working Less Saved My Startup
Q: What role did your support network play in getting through the hardest parts?
A combination of a daily wellness routine (like Tai Chi), a facilitated peer group, mentors, a trusted board, and close personal relationships provided stability, perspective, and problem-solving help that kept the founder from breaking down.
Why Working Less Saved My Startup
Q: Did you feel burnt out while you were in it, and what were the signs?
I didn't feel burnt out in a traditional sense, but the period was mentally exhausting and led to a realization that stepping away, taking two months off after the exit, and later recognizing stress with hindsight was crucial.
Why Working Less Saved My Startup
Q: When were things objectively the hardest for you, given everything you'd been through?
The period of extreme stress included an eight-week window where a director, a key client, and a UK bank account were lost, followed by a realization that stepping back, seeking support, and adjusting daily routines was essential to weather the storm.

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What is MoneyNeverSleeps about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, idea-forward crypto/fintech show that brings in founders, operators, and investors to unpack one big theme per episode in under 15 minutes. Across long-running discussions, topics frequently center on token design, on-chain finance, risk and governance, tokenization of real assets, and the evolving role of traditional finance in crypto-enabled ecosystems. Guests typically include tokenization pioneers, ETF/ETP and stablecoin experts, and institutional players sharing practical frameworks for investment, regulatory navigation, and building scalable crypto businesses. A standout element is the episode-to-episode focus on pragmatic, real-world applications—ranging from token economics and governance to regulatory and infrastructu... more

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2. Amor Sexton
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